By Jake Donovan - Arthur Abraham’s 2013 debut will come against a familiar foe, but in hostile territory.

The defending super middleweight titlist is set to make his second defense against Robert Stieglitz, from whom he claimed the belt last August. The rematch is set for March 23 in Stieglitz’ hometown of Magdeburg, Germany.

The first bout took place in Berlin, where he has called home since moving from his native Armenia at age 15. Abraham won a close but clear decision to earn a belt in a second weight class, one of four wins he posted in a huge bounce back year in 2012.

Now, he is prepared to return to the favor.

“For me it is a question of honor,” said Abraham (36-3, 28KO). “Robert was brave enough to face me in my backyard. Now I am travelling to Magdeburg and have to enter 'the Lion’s Den' to fight him.”
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AA also rematched Edison Miranda in his hometown. AA won a very debated decision with a broken jaw in their first fight, then travelled across the Atlantic for the return.

Yes, totally true.
I wish more fighters had the same mentality as Kessler, Froch and Arthur, not afraid to fight guys away from home. Granted, Super Six was scheduled by Shotime but still when did we hear these 3 guys complain, never. Whereas Ward fought in his hometown fight after fight.